Südtirol

The European emergency number 112, also known as Euronotruf, is valid in all EU countries, as well as in many neighboring countries and all Alpine countries (Switzerland). In the USA and Canada, 112 is redirected to the local 911 emergency number.

An exciting freeride weekend took place on the weekend of March 15-16, 2014 in the Schnalstal Valley. Two contests took place at the same time on the South Tyrolean glacier: The "Boardbreaker" association and the Schnalstal Glacier lifts invited 35 starters from three nations to this year's "Freeride Hero" contest, who made their way to the summit "Im hinteren Eis" in less than ideal weather conditions, but perfect snow conditions. At the same time, a group of freeriders from Switzerland, Austria and Germany had already traveled to "Kick The Vik" the day before to take part in the Eco Freeride Tour, a freeride competition designed to take place in harmony with nature.

Professionally, I am lucky, or unlucky, to travel countless miles by plane every year. And sometimes I get to take my skis with me and go freeriding in exotic places. On my return, however, my mother usually gets in touch and asks critically, "Why do you have to fly so far when we have it so nice at home?" Until now, the answer has always been quite simple: because there's usually not enough snow at home!

The sixth day of our trip takes us further west from Merano...

The ski touring season has begun and so we sent three of our ski slaves into one of the most beautiful areas in the Alps, the Dolomites, in conditions that were still a little unpleasant. They traversed the Dolomites in five days and, with the best will in the world, didn't choose the easiest route. Experience a little foretaste before the deep winter finally comes to an end and gives way to spring with better touring conditions.